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Legion Post 90, Cheaha State Park partner to inter flags, ceremony set

Special to Atmore News Cheaha State Park in Delta, Alabama, will soon become the final resting place for the ashes of retired American flags no longer fit for service. A flag interment ceremony at the newly constructed Old Glory Lookout within the park will be held on December 7, 2021. The event will take place near the park’s Bald Rock Boardwalk at 11 a.m. The public and media are invited…

First bale

Wesley Wiggins, left, brought in the first bale of cotton this season at West Florida Gin on Meadows Road. Gin manager Rodney Helton presented Wiggins with a check for $500 for the first bale Monday, November 22.

‘GivingTuesday’ is Nov. 30

News Staff Report Next Tuesday, November 30, is “GivingTuesday,” a special day during which individuals are encouraged to do good things for their neighbors and communities.The global initiative was started in 2012 and is observed annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. It is designed to raise awareness of the many ways in which an individual can participate, from providing financial assistance to various nonprofits, to charitable and humanitarian acts that…

Biden’s war on American energy

Congressman Jerry Carl Since day one in office, President Biden and his administration have been at war with American energy. Less than a year into his presidency, we are already feeling the negative affects of his policies at the pump, on our heating bills, and on the prices of virtually all consumer goods. As we rebound from the pandemic and Americans are getting back out and travelling more, fuel prices…

ECHS basketball team off to a good start

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High boys’ varsity basketball team has improved to a 4-1 season record after dropping 68-65 last Thursday, November 18, against Cottage Hill and winning, 55-46, last Friday, November 19, against B.C. Rain.During last Thursday’s loss against Cottage Hill, Sheldon Williams led scoring for the Blue Devils with 20 points. Conner McPherson scored 18, Stephen Williams had 15 points, Terrance McNeal and Hakeem Johnson…

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